Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Paul M. Denk
  • Footwear with reversible tongue
    Patent number: 7284343
    Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered for pivot to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, or turned, to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: U Turn Sports, Co LLC.
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Box card
    Patent number: 7284663
    Abstract: A box card cut from a singular blank, including a series of panels, all foldably linked together, select of the panels providing the front and back panels for the card, with intermediate panels provided for arrangement therein. Select of the front and initial panels are die cut and apertured, while the back panel provides a back wall for the device, and the last intermediate panel has a die cut display wall, which can be either imprinted in full, to provide a display, or be silhouette cut, to depict certain images, whether it be celebrities, sport stars, scenic areas, or the like, and the card is readily available for erection and display, by the purchaser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Inventor: Eric M. Madigan
  • Enhanced efficiency pyrotechnic shell
    Patent number: 7278355
    Abstract: A multiple stage pyrotechnic shell apparatus is disclosed. The invention has enhanced efficiency to increase lift and reduce the risk of one or more of the charges from exploding near the ground. The enhanced efficiency is obtained through the novel use of shaped breaks that conform to the shape of the inner surface of the shell's launch tube, and in particular through the use of cylindrically shaped breaks in round launch tubes. In addition, the present invention further enhances efficiency by configuring the breaks such that all the breaks weigh the same or the upper breaks weigh more than the lower breaks in the launch tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: American Promotional Events, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Yu
  • Separable tag for bags or other containers
    Patent number: 7260909
    Abstract: A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer containing print material such as for functioning as a coupon, and it is adhesively applied but peelable from a bottom layer of the tag that is securely affixed to the packaged food product. The tags may be formed continuously, but pull free at a line of perforation, when applied manually or by machine to the bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Sev-Rend Corporation
    Inventor: Robert E. Williams
  • Ventilated footwear with a reversible tongue
    Patent number: 7257906
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to footwear where the tongue may be reversed in order to open and close vents in the upper of a shoe. Secondarily, the reversible tongue changes the aesthetics, coloration, indicia, or other appearance of the footwear. A shoe has an upper upon a sole. On the sides of the upper, generally vertical stripes have vent between them. The reversible tongue has a symmetric shape and it rotates upon a longitudinal axis. Placed within the upper upon a swivel, the tongue rotates to extend across the vents to close them and to retreat from the vents to open them. In rotating, the tongue changes the coloration, indicia, design, or other appearance aspects of the shoe. Rotation of the tongue occurs with shoe laces loosened or with removal of a foot from the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co, LLC
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Hanging lamp conversion connector
    Patent number: 7247049
    Abstract: A hanging lamp conversion connector for supporting a suspended lamp, and which can threadedly engage within the socket of a recessed lighting fixture, once its lamp has been removed, provides for an instant conversion of a recessed light or ceiling socket to a hanging lamp, for installation within any facility. It includes a housing, of a light socket, into which a single or double threaded plug may locate, and which provides an upward orientation of the upper threaded plug with a light socket for threading directly into the recessed lighting fixture, for installation. Such a connector can be easily removed, by unthreading the lamp and the lamp can be replaced with another, or a different reflector, or shade, to add to the variety of uses and multiple displays associated with a variety of suspended and hanging lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Inventor: Walter Ratican
  • Reinforced mat for unstable surfaces
    Patent number: 7229232
    Abstract: Terrain often hinders wheeled vehicles as cars mire in sand and wheeled carts in mud. Beaches, sandy playgrounds, and mud inhibit travel of wheelchairs. A reinforced mat upon a lattice of projections provides a stable surface for wheels and wheelchairs. The projections engage the terrain as the wheelchairs cross the mat toward a destination. Also, the projections take the form of spikes or hollow tubes, the mat has porosity or spaghetti like fibers, and the lattice has various patterns. The reinforced mat may be used with larger vehicles over a variety of terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: PEM Surface Creations, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Amelung, Sr.
  • Granular and aggregate blending, cooling and screening rotary drum
    Patent number: 7204636
    Abstract: A rotary drum configured for the efficient blending, cooling, and screening of granular products having an outer cylindrical shell, an intake end, and an exit or discharge end. The rotary drum is normally rotated at a predetermined speed by a conventional drive package. Disposed on an inner surface of the cylindrical shell is a plurality of compound helical flights and scoops or lifts, configured to blend granular product as it cascades from the intake end to the discharge or exit end of the rotary drum. A coaxially disposed cylindrical air passage adjacent the discharge end of the rotary drum, comprising an inner cylinder, that directs a counter flow of cooling air through the rotary drum towards the intake end, for cooling the cascading granular product as it approaches the screening segment of the rotary drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Didion Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Charles J. Didion
  • Insecticidal activatable bait station
    Patent number: 7204054
    Abstract: An insecticidal activatable bait station including a base, the base having an integral structured reservoir provided therein, a series of piercing spikes extend upwardly from the base of the reservoir, and are provided for piercing the seal of a container holding a supply of liquid insecticide, to allow for the deposition into the base when prepared for usage. A series of columns extend upright form the base, holds the containerized liquid either in an elevated position, as during shipment, storage, display, or while awaiting its usage, but that when the liquid container is lowered, and pierced, the container is held into its lowered position, its seal having been pierced, for deposition of its liquid insecticide into the base reservoir, for consumption by any insects. Convenient ramps are provided to allow access through slots into the reservoir, when attracting any insect located nearby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Senoret Chemical Company
    Inventors: Roy G. Mayo, Stewart Clark, Thomas D. Kraatz
  • Track and punch SMR marking device
    Patent number: 7204024
    Abstract: A track and punch SMR marking device, including a base, the base mounts for adjustment an SMR (spherically mounted retro-reflector), which in cooperation with a laser tracker beam locates the device precisely over an area where a punch mark is to be made, the base includes an upright sleeve, for holding a striker shaft, the striker shaft, at its lower end, includes a bevel, mating with the inclined surface of a cross slide, the cross slide, when it is urged forwardly, depresses a punch forcing it downwardly so as to provide a punch point or indentation upon the component to be worked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Hubbs Machine & Manufacturing Co. Pro Corp.
    Inventor: William O. Hubbs
  • Forearm crutch padded cover
    Patent number: 7204262
    Abstract: A forearm crutch cover that provides padding in the forearm cradle to increase the comfort of the user and covers the pivoting attachment junction that attaches the forearm cradle to the pole of the forearm crutch to help prevent injury or damage caused at the pivoting attachment junction when the forearm cradle is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: DeMay Med, LLC
    Inventors: Shirley DeMay, Neil Westbrooks
  • Beverage brewer timer
    Patent number: 7167419
    Abstract: A timer is provided for indicating when a beverage within a beverage container is no longer fresh. The timer includes a timer body and a clip. The timer body contains electronic circuitry adapted to display a time remaining before the beverage is no longer fresh. The timer body further includes two L-shaped lugs spaced apart from one another. The clip includes two timer clamps attached to one another and a central retainer. Each timer clamp has a first end and a second end. The first end of each of the timer clamps is resiliently biased in a direction away from the other. The central retainer further includes a lug adapted to be attached to the L-shaped flanges of the timer body. The second end of the timer clamps is adapted to be easily attached to a beverage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignees: Newco Enterprises, Inc., Marketing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: David Kwan, David S. Felty, Joseph P. Webster
  • Fireplace utensil
    Patent number: D534270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventor: Kirkwood Drew
  • Laundry dryer carton
    Patent number: D538676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Oplandi, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Millen
  • Combined footwear sole and flexible insert
    Patent number: D548436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Wolff Shoe Company
    Inventor: Gary Wolff
  • Baby bottle
    Patent number: D549833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: New Vent Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig E. Brown, Robert J. Brown
  • Portable cleat
    Patent number: D551059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas E. Wagner
  • Tray
    Patent number: D551876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Wire Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Gusdorf, Hsing-Ling Li
  • Waste container
    Patent number: D552319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Wire Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Gusdorf
  • Hanging file storage container
    Patent number: D556263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Wire Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Gusdorf